Remote Fire Watch for Construction Sites
Replace expensive 24/7 on-site fire-watch personnel with automatic detection and professional remote monitoring — approved for applicable uses in Vancouver and Surrey.
When Fire Watch Is Required on Construction Sites
Fire watch is commonly required on active construction sites where permanent fire alarm or sprinkler systems are not yet in place, where combustible construction materials are present, or where hot work is being performed. On longer projects, the cost of maintaining continuous on-site fire-watch personnel can become a significant project expense.
Common Construction Site Conditions Addressed
Significant Savings on Longer Projects
Traditional fire watch requires personnel to remain on site continuously — including nights, weekends and holidays. PSquare's Remote Fire Watch service can provide up to approximately 70% cost savings compared with traditional continuous personnel-based fire watch.
Actual savings depend on project size, required coverage, duration and site conditions.
Up to 70%
Cost Savings
vs. traditional personnel-based fire watch
Scalable Across Project Phases
Temporary detection and notification devices can be distributed throughout required areas and repositioned or expanded as construction progresses. Coverage can evolve as additional floors are constructed, work areas move, access changes, and permanent systems come online.
- Large multi-storey construction projects
- Phased developments with changing coverage requirements
- Multiple simultaneous work zones
- Sites where permanent systems come online in phases
- Projects where portions of buildings become occupied while work continues elsewhere
Approved in Vancouver & Surrey
PSquare's Remote Fire Watch solution is accepted for applicable uses in the City of Vancouver and the City of Surrey. For projects in other BC municipalities, PSquare seeks project-specific acceptance through its engineering and fire-safety team as part of the service — including preparation of a project-specific Fire Safety Plan and coordination with the applicable municipality, fire department or Authority Having Jurisdiction.
Request a Construction Site Assessment
Contact PSquare to discuss your project, site conditions and jurisdiction.